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1.03ctw 3-Stone Princess Diamond Engagement Ring 18k White Gold Platinum 5.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gem: Natural Diamonds - 1.03 Total Carats, Princess Brilliant Cut Center - 0.39 Carat, G Color, VS1
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

1.45ctw Princess Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 6.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 0.55ct Cut - Princess Brilliant Color - I - J
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.53ctw 3-Stone Princess Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 6.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Total Carats - 0.60ct Cut - Princess Brilliant Color - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.95ctw Princess Diamond Engagement Ring 14 White Gold Size 6.75 3-Stone
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 0.30ct Cut - Princess Brilliant Color - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.06ctw Princess Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 6 3-Stone
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds (centers) - Total Carats - 0.28ctw Cut - Princess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.95ctw Princess Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 5.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond (center) - Carats - 0.26ct Cut - Princess Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.98ctw 3-Stone Princess Diamond Engagement Ring 18k Gold Platinum Size 5.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond (center) - Total Carats - 0.50ct Cut - Princess Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

White Diamond Princess Cut Three Stone Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 0.75 ct. white diamond princess cuts (3 stones total). Handmade 14k yellow gold mounting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring with GIA
Located in Boca Raton, FL
3 Stone Engagement Ring with Square Modified Brilliant Princess Cut Diamonds. Stones are set in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Wedding and Ring Set 950 Platinum Princess 3-Stone 1.39 Carat GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
Modified Brilliant Carat: 0.72 Side Diamonds in engagement ring: Clarity: VS Color: F - G Cut: Princess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

0.90ctw Princess Diamond Halo 3-Stone Engagement Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.90ctw Cut - Princess Color - G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.92ctw Princess 3-Stone Yellow Diamond Ring 18k White Gold Size 4.75 Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 0.45ct Cut - Princess Brilliant Color - Treated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

IGI 14k White Gold 1.01 Carat Princess Diamond W/ Tapered Baguette 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
14k White Gold White Princess Cut Diamond & Baguette Cut Diamond 3 Stone Ring Size 6.75 3.8 Grams 1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

3.99 Ctw Princess Cut Three Stone Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA E/SI1
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning princess cut diamond three stone engagement ring handcrafted in platinum. All 3 diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

0.83ctw Princess Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring 14k White Yellow Gold Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 0.27ct Cut - Princess Color - G Clarity - I1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.20 CTW Princess Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Princess cut diamond band ring fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold. The band features 3 princess cut
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 1.00 Carat Round and Princess-Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
A 14 karat white gold three-stone diamond engagement ring that features three princess cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 1.0 Cttw Round and Princess-Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
A 14 karat white gold three-stone diamond engagement ring that features three princess cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Three-Stone Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum 1.37 Carat
Located in New York, NY
years to come. This 3 stone diamond ring features three princess cut diamonds. Center diamond 0.71ct
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, Platinum Princess Cut .49 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
ring showcases a sparkling princess cut diamond solitaire held in a timelessly elegant cathedral-style
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond and Princess Cut Emerald Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
VS in clarity Gemstone details: Approximately 0.45ctw of princess cut emerald stones. Material
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage 1/2 Carat Petite Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A dainty, vintage princess cut engagement ring. Focusing in on a near colorless diamond with linear
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3.02 Carat AGL Natural No-Heat Tsavorite Cushion Princess Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
radiates from an almost equally stunning Diamond mounting with 2 large Super White Princess cut diamonds
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Dazzling 1.2ct Princess Cut Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
timeless sparkle. The princess cut diamond makes a bold statement, while the triangle side stones add a
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Size 6.5
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Size 6.5- This sparkling engagement ring
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Kallati Design 2.52 Carat Princess Round Cut Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Kallati diamond ring. 36 invisible princess cut center stones with 3 halos of 48 round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring, 14 Karat Princess Cut 1.32 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
sparkling array of princess cut diamond accents which elegantly grace the ring’s shoulders. This ring
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Engagement Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Princess Cut 1.91 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
collection of princess cut white diamonds that are displayed in a stunning tiered formation to allow each
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Engagement Ring, 18 Karat Gold Three-Stone GIA VVS1 Princess 1.95 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
solitaire set between two princess cut accents which create a dazzling three-stone design. The radiant trio
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Brown Chocolate Brilliant Cut Diamonds and Princess Cut Diamonds Crown Ring
Located in London, GB
This ring has an unusual fun design. The crown is topped with 3 dangling brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

White Gold Diamond Wedding Band, 14 Karat Princess Cut 1.06 Carat Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: H - I Cut: Princess Total Carats: 1.06ctw Style: Two-Stone with Accents / Wedding Band with
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Composite Diamond Halo Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Princess Cut 2.10 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
stamped Stone Information: Natural Diamonds - Clarity: VS2 - Si1 Color: F - G Cuts: Princess
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.86 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Pave
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 7, but it can be re-sized up 3 sizes for a $30 fee per size or down 1 size for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.81ctw Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band - 14k 18k Gold GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
princess cut, GIA-certified diamond solitaire. Diamond accents adorn split-style shoulders that sweep back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.20ct Princess Cut Diamond Ring I VS2 GIA 14K Famous Designer Mined Diamonds
Located in Dearborn, MI
Featuring a Spectacular GIA Certified I/VS2 .70ct Princess Cut Natural Diamond Center 3 Stone Style with
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.04 Carat Princess Cut Fancy Brownish Yellow Diamond Ring in Plat
Located in Chicago, IL
This 3-stone ring is the ultimate gift to give for anniversaries or engagements. A 1.04 carat
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

3.45 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, 18 Karat White Gold IGI Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
take her breath away! Composed of luxurious 18k white gold, this ring showcases a princess cut natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Princess Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This contemporary engagement ring features a 2.01 carat princess cut fancy yellow diamond in an 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA 3.02 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Micro Pavé 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
pave ring might be for you! The center stone is GIA certified as 3.02 carats, K color SI2 clarity
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Multi-Color Princess Cut Sapphire and White Diamonds Pink Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Round Cut 10.2 Grams Weight Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold Size: IT 14,5 USA 6-3/4 FR 54 Resizable If needed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Wedding Band Ring Size 5.25 #20757
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Wedding Band Ring Size 5.25 This 14K white gold wedding
Category

20th Century Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.51ctw 3-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 8.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.19ctw Cut - Princess Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring, 14k Princess Cut .48ctw
By Leo Schachter
Located in Greensboro, NC
engagement ring! Fashioned in 14k yellow and white gold, this piece showcases a princess cut diamond
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Natural 2.00 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond 3 Stone 18-Karat Engagement Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold Natural 2.00 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring This 18k White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.35ctw Diamond 3-Stone Halo Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds (princess) - Total Carats - 0.25ctw Cut - Princess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 3.0 Cttw Princess Cut Natural Diamond 9 Row Cocktail Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
, accentuated with rhodium plating for an unparalleled mirror-like finish. Over 240 princess cut natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14K White Gold 3.0 Cttw Princess Cut Natural Diamond 9 Row Cocktail Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
, accentuated with rhodium plating for an unparalleled mirror-like finish. Over 240 princess cut natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14K White Gold 3.0 Cttw Princess Cut Natural Diamond 9 Row Cocktail Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
, accentuated with rhodium plating for an unparalleled mirror-like finish. Over 240 princess cut natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14K White Gold 3.0 Cttw Princess Cut Natural Diamond 9 Row Cocktail Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
, accentuated with rhodium plating for an unparalleled mirror-like finish. Over 240 princess cut natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14K White Gold 3.0 Cttw Princess Cut Natural Diamond 9 Row Cocktail Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
, accentuated with rhodium plating for an unparalleled mirror-like finish. Over 240 princess cut natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Platinum Princess Emerald Cut 2.25 TCW Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
interplay of form and light. Weight: 6.3 Grams  Stone: 2.25 TCW Diamond - Princess Cut (3 mm, 0.134 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Palladium, Platinum, Rhodium

Platinum Diamond Eternity Ring, 900 Princess 1.25 Carat Wedding Band
By Beverley K
Located in Greensboro, NC
Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Color: F - G Cut: Princess Total Carats: 1.25ctw Style: Stackable Eternity Band Face
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.50 Carat Oval Sapphire and Princess Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring in White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
, is a fresh concept on the classic 3 stone ring.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Composite Diamond Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Halo Princess 1.32 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
. This ring is a size 3 3/4. Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k Gold as stamped Stone Information: Natural
Category

20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.6 Carat Blue and White Princess Cut Diamond Band 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 1.6 Carat Blue & White Princess Cut Diamond Band 18 Karat White Gold Size 6 &3/4
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

14K White Gold 2 3/4 Carat Princess and Baguette Diamond Step Up Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
bring her endless pleasure. Two vertical rows of princess-cut diamonds show off their intricate facets
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Halo Princess Solitaire 1.15 Carat Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
natural diamond accents. The princess cut solitaire has an impressive .70 carat weight and bears the laser
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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3 Stone Princess Cut Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 3 stone princess cut ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Platinum and White Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 11 antique edition and 84 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 3 stone princess cut ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a 3 stone princess cut ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Roman Malakov, Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc. and Beyond Fine Jewelry are consistently popular. See these pages for a princess cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also emerald cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a 3 stone princess cut ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 26 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 3 Stone Princess Cut Ring?

The price for a 3 stone princess cut ring starts at $540 and tops out at $135,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,183.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.